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Monterey Jack vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Monterey Jack and Sauerkraut

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Sauerkraut is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Monterey Jack is 95% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, monterey and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +2386.7%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2120%
Contains more Zinc +1478.9%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +104.2%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +1272.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2386.7%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2120%
Contains more Zinc +1478.9%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +104.2%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +1272.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +4172.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +420%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +4172.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +420%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2590.1%
Contains more Fats +21528.6%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Contains more Carbs +529.4%
Contains more Water +125.6%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +2590.1%
Contains more Fats +21528.6%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Contains more Carbs +529.4%
Contains more Water +125.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67215.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1241.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67215.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1241.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monterey Jack Sauerkraut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 1.38g Sauerkraut
Protein 24.48g 0.91g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 0.14g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 4.28g Sauerkraut
Calories 373kcal 19kcal Monterey Jack
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 0.5g 1.78g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 746mg 30mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 20mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 170mg Sauerkraut
Sodium 600mg 661mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 3mg 0.19mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.011mg 0.151mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 18IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 1µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.14mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.022mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.143mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.093mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 18µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.008mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.025mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.021mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.029mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.031mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.009mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.023mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.03mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.016mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0.013g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.067g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack Sauerkraut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Monterey Jack
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/nutrients
  2. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.